Physics Courses

• PHYS 1111 Introductory Physics I (3‑2‑4)
  A trigonometry‑based study of mechanics, heat, waves and sound. Emphasis on problem solving. Credit may not be earned for both PHYS 1111 and PHYS 2211. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1113 ( C or better).
  
• PHYS 1112 Introductory Physics II (3‑2‑4)
  A trigonometry‑based study of electricity and magnetism, light, and modern physics. Emphasis on problem solving. Credit may not be earned for both PHYS 1112 and PHYS 2212. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1111 or 2211.
  
• PHYS 1950 Selected Topics (V)
  Concepts/topics in special areas of physics. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
  
• PHYS 2211 Principles of Physics I (3‑3‑4)
  A calculus‑based study of mechanics, heat, waves and sound. Emphasis on problem solving. Credit may not be earned for both PHYS 2211 and PHYS 1111. Prerequisite(s): (Co‑requisite) MATH 2012 concurrently.
  
• PHYS 2212 Principles of Physics II (3‑3‑4)
  A calculus‑based study of electricity and magnetism, light, and modern physics. Emphasis on problem solving. Credit may not be earned for both PHYS 2212 and PHYS 1112. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2211.
  
• PHYS 2950 Selected Topics (V)
  Concepts/topics in special areas of physics. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
  
• PHYS 3011 Electronics I (2‑4‑4)
  Alternating current theory, filters, wave‑shaping, power supplies, transistors, amplification, integration, feedback, operational amplifiers and their application. Applicable solid‑state theory will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2212 (C or better)
  
• PHYS 3012 Electronics II (2‑4‑4)
  Logic gates, multiplexing, flip‑flops, counters, open collector and tri‑state logic, analog‑to‑digital converters, data‑logging systems. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3011 (C or better)
• PHYS 3040 Advanced Optics (3‑3‑4)
  Geometric properties of light. Reflection and refraction at boundaries. Thin and thick lenses. Wave optics, diffraction and interference. Spectroscopy and absorption of light. Polarization. Modern optical techniques. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2212 (C or better)
  
• PHYS 3251 Theoretical Mechanics I (3‑0‑3)
  Newtonian mechanics. Vector algebra, vector analysis. Particle kinematics and dynamics in one, two and three dimensions. Motion of a system of particles. Simple, damped and forced harmonic motion. Rigid body motion. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2211 (C or better), MATH 3020.
  
• PHYS 3252 Theoretical Mechanics II (3‑0‑3)
  Gravitational field and potential. Moving coordinate systems, rotational motion and Coriolis force. Mechanics of continuous media. Lagrange’s equations. Hamilton’s equations. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3251 (C or better), MATH 3020.
  
• PHYS 4051 Electromagnetic Theory I (3‑0‑3)
  Vector analysis. Electrostatics and Gauss’ law. Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations applied to Electrostatics problems. Electric fields, energy and potential. Dielectrics and electrical properties. Currents and magnetic fields. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2211 (C or better), MATH 3020.
  
• PHYS 4052 Electromagnetic Theory II (3‑0‑3)
  Magnetization, magnetic fields and properties of matter. Electromagnetic induction. Maxwell’s equations and applications. Electromagnetic radiation, propagation of electromagnetic waves in free space and in dielectric materials. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 4051 (C or better), MATH 3020.
  
• PHYS 4310 Thermal Physics (3‑0‑3)
  Thermodynamics and the relation between microscopic systems. Statistical descriptions of microscopic systems. Equilibrium, reversible processes, heat and temperature. Ideal gas, specific heats, expansion or compression, and entropy. Equipartition of energy. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2211 (C or better), MATH 3020.
  
• PHYS 4530 Mathematical Methods of Physics (3‑0‑3)
  Apply mathematical techniques to specific physics problems. Vector theorems. Variational calculus. Special functions. Applications of partial differential equations and integral transforms to problems in physics. Complex variables. Tensors and eigenvalue problems. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2212 (C or better), MATH 3020.
  
• PHYS 4511 Quantum Physics I (3‑2‑4)
  Theory of Special Relativity. Quantum Physics: Blackbody radiation, Photoelectric effect, Compton effect, X‑rays; Bohr model of the atom; wave properties of matter; the uncertainty principle. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2212 (C or better).
  
• PHYS 4512 Quantum Physics II (3‑2‑4)
  Schroedinger equation in three dimensions, angular momentum, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, nuclear structure, radioactivity, transitions, and Interactions of radiation with matter. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 4511 (C or better).
• PHYS 4900 Cullum Lecture Series (V, 1 to 5)
  Students will hear lectures by nationally and internationally known scholars with expertise in the topic chosen for each spring term, will attend films and/or panel discussions and will submit written assignments. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
  
• PHYS 4950 Selected Topics (V)
  Concepts/topics in special areas of physics. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
  
• PHYS 4960 Undergraduate Internship (V, 1 to 15)
  An internship is a service‑learning experience based in an institution or agency, emphasizing the completion of a specific task and the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills under the supervision of Augusta State University and the cooperating institution or agency. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
  
• PHYS 4990 Undergraduate Research
  Individual modern physics research. A minimum of three hours of laboratory work per week for each semester hour of credit. Report/thesis required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor